[Jim Price]

Hello Everyone,

Here is the recap of the February 12 edition of Q94's weekly local music program, "The Backyard Rocker," which airs every Sunday night from 8 to 10 PM on WBRX 94.3 and WBXQ 94.7.

This week we presented a two-part edition of the “Backyard Rocker.” For the first 90 minutes, we were joined in the studio by Spoonchatter, and got inside this group’s unique piano- and sax-powered blend of rock, pop, and jazz-flavored sounds. We discussed the band and their music, heard tracks from their latest CD, Homespun, and gave away a copy of the CD and a T-shirt. And Spoonchatter brought instruments and performed two songs live on the air.

We finished the show with a 45-minute tribute to area musician John Baker, who passed away on January 31 at age 44. We played music from throughout John’s career on area stages, including his early metal days with Poverty Boy, and more recent numbers from Super Fat Tuesday and his acoustic incarnations, including a duet with Joe Konior and songs with his girlfriend, Sherry Lender. We also included soundclips from his “Backyard Rocker” appearances, plus a special song John wrote and performed for yours truly, “The Professor,” during his last visit on the “Backyard Rocker on January 23 of last year. We also included information on the first of two special memorial benefit concerts for John, which will take place next Sunday, February 19, at Davey’s Lounge in Hastings. Proceeds from the concert will help with John’s funeral expenses; as he was uninsured and had no money to pay for his funeral.

Here is this week’s playlist:

HOUR ONE:

FAT VINNY & THE WISEGUYS – “Barroom Floor”
INFUSED – “Who Stole the Sun”
SPOONCHATTER – “Smile”
THIRD STANDARD – “Karma Clean”
SPOONCHATTER – “Last Laugh”
JUSTIN MACKOVYAK – “The Long Lonely Line”
SPOONCHATTER – “Mind Games” (performed live on air)
SPOONCHATTER – “Bunk”
DIAMOND GRAY – “For You”

HOUR TWO:

FELIX & THE HURRICANES – “I Just Had to Play the Blues”
SPOONCHATTER – “Dance Your Cares Away”
SPOONCHATTER – “Drive” (performed live on air)
SPOONCHATTER – “Rudy”

TRIBUTE TO JOHN BAKER:

POVERTY BOY – “When Darkness Comes”
SUPER FAT TUESDAY – “Middle Of The Road”
JOHN BAKER – “River Road”
JOHN BAKER & JOE KONIOR – “Long Haired Country Boy”
JOHN BAKER – “The Professor” (performed live on air 1/23/05)
JOHN BAKER & SHERRY LENDER – “Creation Song”
JOHN BAKER & SHERRY LENDER – “Just to Fly”

Next Sunday night, we’ll be visited by former area musician Justin Mackovyak! A Portage native who now calls Myrtle Beach, South Carolina home, Justin is visiting the area and will stop by to discuss his music career, and showcase some new songs, both recorded and played live on the air! We’ll also check on Local Music News, and review a new local CD in “The Professor’s CD Corner.” Justin Mackovyak returns, next Sunday night on the “Backyard Rocker!”

Forthcoming guests and specials include:

FEB. 26 – Michael Reich
MAR. 5 – Felix & the Hurricanes (8th Anniversary Special)
MAR. 12 – Acoustic Jam Special 5
MAR. 19 – Icarus Witch
MAR. 26 – Grade E
APR. 2 – Ledbetter Heights
APR. 9 – Wiskerbisket (tentative)
APR. 16 – Ken Gray
APR. 23 – Silver Sunday
MAY 7 – Sherri Mullen
MAY 21 – White Witch
MAY 28 – Memorial Day Special
JUNE 18 – Fathers & Sons/Daughters of Local Music Special (w/Greg & Dustin Burley)

The “Backyard Rocker” is happy to announce its continued partnership with “The Underground TV,” the new local/regional music television show airing on WWCP-TV Fox 8 Saturday evenings at 6 PM, and now early Monday mornings at 1 AM on WATM ABC 23. Check out “The Underground” as it features different unsigned local and regional bands every week; and watch for “Backyard Rocker” updates on the show each week as well!

For regular updates on what is happening on the area music scene, pay a visit to Rockpage (www.rockpage.net). Rockpage features band links, a message board, "Backyard Rocker" updates, the online 'zine publication "The Final Cut," and other local music scene information.

Bands and artists interested in having music aired on "The Backyard Rocker" are invited to send their broadcast-quality recordings to: WBXQ Radio, 4000 5th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602; ATTN: Jim Price. Or drop the recordings off at the station during regular business hours, Monday-Friday 9 AM - 5 PM.

Q94’s “Backyard Rocker” has been introducing listeners to the region’s best musical talent for over seven years, and we plan to do it for many more. Help guarantee the program’s future, and consider becoming an advertising sponsor of the “Backyard Rocker.” If your business involves music, a “Backyard Rocker” sponsorship can get your message in front of listeners interested in music. To inquire about becoming a sponsor of the “Backyard Rocker,” call Diane Boslet during regular business hours at (814) 944-9320, or email diane@wbxq.com.

Jim Price
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